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A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1466| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2017
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on: (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832)
  • June 28, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832)

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4587: To require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics.
AgingConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth technology, devices, suppliesMaterialsMedical researchMilitary medicineNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1466| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2017
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on: (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832)
  • June 28, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4587: To require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth technology, devices, suppliesMaterialsMedical researchMilitary medicineNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care